According to RSE Kazhydromet, long-term observations show significant variability of temperature indicators in Astana, which confirms the high continentality of the region's climate and reflects current climatic trends. Historical temperature extremes by month
January
Absolute minimum: -51.6 °C (1893)
Absolute maximum: +5.0 °C (1948)
February
Absolute minimum: -48.9 °C (1895)
Absolute maximum: +8.2 °C (2016)
March
Absolute minimum: -37.2 °C (1915)
Absolute maximum: +22.1 °C (1944)
April
Absolute minimum: -27.8 °C (1963)
Absolute maximum: +29.7 °C (2006)
May
Absolute minimum: -10.8 °C (1969)
Absolute maximum: +36.1 °C (2020)
June
Absolute minimum: -1.5 °C (1985)
Absolute maximum: +40.1 °C (1936)
July
Absolute minimum: +2.3 °C (1936)
Absolute maximum: +41.6 °C (1936)
August
Absolute minimum: -2.2 °C (1929)
Absolute maximum: +38.7 °C (1929)
September
Absolute minimum: -8.2 °C (1933)
Absolute maximum: +36.2 °C (1945)
October
Absolute minimum: -25.3 °C (1914)
Absolute maximum: +26.7 °C (2004)
November
Absolute minimum: -39.2 °C (1953)
Absolute maximum: +18.5 °C (1931)
December
Absolute minimum: -43.5 °C (1929)
Absolute maximum: +5.2 °C (2021)
Analysis of long-term observations shows that the temperature range remains very wide. At the same time, high positive temperature maxima have been recorded more often in recent decades, which may indicate a tendency towards an increase in the temperature background.
The observed changes correspond to modern climatic processes and require further monitoring of weather conditions and climatic parameters.
Long-term observational data confirm the need for constant monitoring of the climate system, as changes in temperature maximums and minimums directly affect the economy, infrastructure, and public safety.
